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Oakville's Legion Branch 114 is inviting all Oakville places of worship to take part in the Bells of Peace project as a remem- brance of those who served in the First World War. When the war ended in 1918, according to BBC news in England, "the ringing of church bells erupted spontaneously across the country as an outpouring of re- lief that four years of war had come to an end." As part of national campaign by the Ca- nadian Legion in partnership with Veter- ans Affairs Canada, the Bells of Peace ini- tiative is to have all church bells (where available) rung at sunset on Sunday, Nov. 11, marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the "war to end all wars." Close to 61,000 Canadians were killed during the First World War - while another 172,000 were wounded - an enormous con- tribution among a population of less than eight million. Approximately seven per cent of the total population of Canada was in uniform at some point during the war. OAKVILLE LEGION PROMOTING BELLS OF PEACE INITIATIVE ON NOV. 11 KEVIN NAGEL knagel@metroland.com Oakville Legion image COMMUNITY REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR A CENTURY AGO 21| O akville B eaver | T hursday,N ovem ber 8,2018 insidehalton.com Custom made Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry | Closet Systems Entertainment Units | Basement Renovations | Full Renos and More! Create Your Dream Look ♦ 100% Canadian Made Cabinetry ♦Quality Craftsmanship ♦ 20+ Years Experience ♦ Visit our 6000 sqft Design Centre Units 2-3 333 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville T 905.844.3332 F 905.844.3334 www.aromakitchens.ca | info@aromakitchens.ca "FREE INSTALLATION" Offer applies to new purchases only on cabinetry over $5000 before taxes. Please visit showroom for further details. Some restrictions apply What to do when someone dies? When someone dies, there are many important steps to be taken while dealing with the loss of a loved one brings. Being appointed estate trustee under a Will can be daunting. Estate trustees are often not clear what their role is or what steps to take first. It is not a role to take lightly, and understanding the task ahead can make things more manageable. 1. What does an Estate Trustee do? Some of the first steps for an estate trustee include making funeral arrangements, obtaining the death certificate and reviewing the Will. It is important to secure the deceased's assets, notify and cancel compensation, pensions and benefits, credit cards, etc., and arrange for the care of any pets. A separate bank account should be established quickly, as well. The estate trustee then determines (often with assistance of an estates lawyer) whether an application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with a Will is required (and makes that application); pays the deceased's creditors; prepares final tax returns and pays final taxes; makes final distributions to beneficiaries; and accounts to the beneficiaries and to the Court if necessary. 2. What is "Probate" and is it always2. What is "Probate" and is it always needed? In Ontario, when people mention "probate," they are referring to an application for what is now called a "Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with a Will" (where the deceased had a Will). This Certificate is a document issued by the court that proves the authority of the estate trustee to administer the provisions of the deceased's Will. Whether such an application is required depends upon the type and nature of the estate assets. A financial institution holding the deceased's assets may require the estate trustee to obtain a court-issued certificate of appointment of estate trustee before the assets are released. Where the deceased owned real estate, the real estate cannot generally be sold or transferred without a certificate. Estate Trustees have a fiduciary duty to the deceased's beneficiaries, which requires the estate trustee to administer the Will solely in the interest of the beneficiaries. Where an estate trustee fails to perform his or her duties, he or she can be held personally liable for breach of trust. It is a huge responsibility to administer a person's estate, and a good estates lawyer can be of invaluable assistance in simplifying the necessary steps. If you have any questions about estate administration, estate planning, wills or Powers of Attorney, contact Berry Gage LLP at bgfamilylaw.ca or call 905-338-7941. Advertorial 20% off entire store 2359 LAKESHORE ROAD WEST THURSDAY, NOV 15 10-8 FRIDAY, NOV 16 10-6 SATURDAY, NOV 17 10-5 SUNDAY, NOV 18 11-5 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE